Clinical Coordinator, Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Assistant Clinical Professor

Sacred Heart University’s College of Health Professions (CHP) invites applications for an Assistant Clinical Professor to serve as a founding faculty member and Clinical Coordinator of the new Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

CHP prepares students for meaningful careers in today’s dynamic healthcare environment through inclusive, collaborative, and experiential learning. Its undergraduate and graduate programs combine state-of-the-art facilities, interprofessional education, and hands-on experiences through advanced simulation, clinical placements, and global service-learning. Guided by the University’s mission, the College fosters excellence, compassion, and a commitment to social justice, community, and the common good.

The successful candidate will bring clinical expertise and a commitment to student learning and professional preparation. Responsibilities include teaching, scholarship, advising and mentorship, and service in support of the academic program and the College’s mission. The position contributes to student learning and success, the advancement of the discipline, and the ongoing development of the academic program and University community.

As a founding faculty member, you will help build and shape the program through curriculum development and implementation, clinical partnership development, accreditation activities, student recruitment, and program growth.

The faculty member will also serve as a Specialty Concentration Coordinator, providing leadership for curriculum and student learning experiences within their area of professional expertise, in accordance with program and accreditation requirements. These responsibilities may vary based on professional credentials, expertise, and program needs.

As Clinical Coordinator, the faculty member will oversee clinical education and student clinical experiences, develop and maintain partnerships with affiliated clinical sites, and serve as a key liaison between the academic program and clinical partners.

About the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program:

The new Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program at Sacred Heart University will welcome its first cohort in Fall 2027. The undergraduate program will prepare students for professional practice through classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory education, and clinical experiences. The curriculum will focus on developing the knowledge and clinical skills needed for successful, patient-centered professional practice in diagnostic medical sonography.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality instruction in assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses, including Diagnostic Medical Sonography courses, using effective, evidence-based, and inclusive pedagogical approaches appropriate to the discipline and course modality.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of courses, curricula, and academic programs, including assessment of student learning.
• Advise and mentor students in support of academic progress, professional development, career preparation, and preparation for professional practice. Supervise students in appropriate scholarly, capstone, practicum, internship, or other experiential learning activities.
• Maintain and advance disciplinary and pedagogical expertise through ongoing professional development, engagement with the profession, and current clinical practice, as appropriate to the faculty member’s role.
• Engage in active and meaningful service to the department/program, College, University, and profession, including faculty governance, committee work, accreditation activities, and other initiatives aligned with the faculty member’s expertise and role.
• Contribute to the implementation, development, and continuous improvement of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, including curriculum refinement, student recruitment, accreditation preparation, assessment activities, and program growth initiatives.
• Participate in recruitment and outreach activities that support program and College enrollment goals, student retention, engagement, and success.
• Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative, and collegial academic and clinical environment that supports student learning, respects diverse perspectives, and upholds professional and academic standards.
• Serve as the Specialty Concentration Coordinator, providing concentration-specific leadership and oversight in accordance with program and accreditation requirements. Responsibilities may vary based on the faculty member’s professional credentials, area of expertise, and program needs.

Clinical Education Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee the clinical education component of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program in collaboration with the Program Director and program faculty, ensuring alignment with program goals, student learning outcomes, and applicable Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS) requirements. Ensure appropriate integration among didactic, laboratory, and clinical education and support students’ progression toward required competencies.
• Establish, maintain, and evaluate clinical education partnerships, including identifying and assessing clinical sites. Ensure affiliated sites provide appropriate supervision, resources, patient populations, procedures, and learning opportunities for students to achieve required competencies. Monitor the quality and effectiveness of clinical education experiences and address site needs or concerns in collaboration with clinical partners and program faculty.
• Coordinate student clinical placements and serve as a primary liaison between the academic program and clinical sites, considering student readiness, site capacity, program requirements, and opportunities for progressive clinical learning. Maintain effective communication with students, clinical instructors, program faculty, and relevant University offices regarding clinical requirements, schedules, expectations, student performance, progression, and affiliation needs.
• Coordinate clinical instructor orientation and support by providing guidance and resources related to student supervision, instruction, assessment, feedback, and documentation, and by facilitating communication between clinical instructors and the academic program.
• Monitor and support student clinical progression, including participation, competency attainment, performance, and readiness for progression. Identify students requiring additional support and coordinate appropriate remediation or improvement plans in collaboration with the Program Director, faculty, clinical instructors, and appropriate University personnel.
• Evaluate and continuously improve the clinical education program using student outcomes, student and clinical instructor feedback, site evaluations, and other relevant information to inform clinical education policies, procedures, assessment tools, learning experiences, and accreditation activities.
• Maintain clinical education records and contribute to program assessment, reporting, accreditation, and continuous improvement activities in accordance with institutional, CAAHEP, and JRC-DMS requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, health sciences, education, or a related field.
• Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or equivalent educational preparation.
• Current and active ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of two years of full-time clinical experience as a registered sonographer.
• Experience working with students in a clinical setting, including providing instruction, supervision, feedback, and evaluation of clinical performance.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, clinical partners, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to establish and sustain clinical education partnerships with healthcare organizations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field or current enrollment in a master’s degree program.
• Three or more years of clinical experience as a registered diagnostic medical sonographer.
• Professional expertise or ARDMS credentials in areas such as Musculoskeletal Sonography (RMSKS), Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN), and/or Vascular Technology (RVT).
• Experience teaching diagnostic medical sonography in a college or university setting.
• Experience coordinating clinical education, student clinical rotations, or clinical affiliates within a sonography or allied health program.
• Familiarity with CAAHEP/JRC-DMS accreditation standards, program assessment, or clinical competency documentation.
• Experience developing or evaluating curriculum, clinical education, or student learning experiences, particularly in diagnostic medical sonography education.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

This position requires regular on-campus presence, with periodic travel to affiliated clinical education sites and occasional evening or weekend responsibilities. The work may involve sitting and standing for extended periods; positioning and assisting students and/or patients during laboratory and clinical instruction; and operating, positioning, and moving diagnostic medical sonography equipment and other discipline-specific laboratory and clinical technologies. The position also requires the ability to demonstrate sonographic scanning techniques and participate in hands-on laboratory and clinical instruction.

Application Instructions:

Qualified applicants are invited to submit the following materials through the University’s online application portal:

• A cover letter addressing their interest in and qualifications for the position, including teaching experience and approach to supporting student learning.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three professional references, including each reference’s name, title, email address, and professional relationship to the applicant. References will be contacted only if the applicant advances to the final round of consideration. 

Upon offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to provide formal letters of recommendation on professional letterhead and an official transcript reflecting their highest earned degree in accordance with University policy. All applications must be submitted through the University’s online application portal. Materials submitted via email or other means will not be accepted or reviewed. Only completed applications will be considered.

Application review will begin on November 9. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.

Questions regarding this position may be addressed to Stephanie Clines, PhD, LAT, ATC, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, at cliness@sacredheart.edu.